Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Camden, NJ
Website: Philadelphia 76ers/Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
Position Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Jr. Graphic Designer supports all marketing efforts through the design of forward thinking, creative graphic elements that maintains the Philadelphia 76ers as a world-class brand across both traditional and interactive mediums. The mediums include brand campaign assets, ticket sales material, print, OOH, in-arena signage, direct mail, digital content, logos, etc. The Jr. Graphic Designer must be a team player who can balance creativity and tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment. Hard work, a positive attitude and dedication are essential to this position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Designs original creative elements
• Adapts design elements to carry out the continuity of the 76ers brands throughout all collateral
• Leads certain design projects, including ticket sales material (fliers, graphics, direct mail), advertising (digital ads, OOH), in-arena graphics, promotional items, internal communication pieces and presentations, program logos
• Builds motion graphics and animated compositions from static 2D design and artwork.
• Collaborates with digital marketing to create e-mail and web graphic layouts and design
• Conceptualizing and building custom creative concepts for sales pitches and client presentations
• Proofs all materials in an accurate manner, delivering high-quality, on-time and error-free drafts
• Serve as a brand ambassador in regards to logo usage and graphic standards
• Maintains ongoing internal communication with key partners as needed
• Works on multiple design projects at any given time and execute in a timely fashion
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• BA/BS in graphic design
• Two to five years of graphic design experience preferably from a design or advertising agency or sports and entertainment entity
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator & After Effects)
• Knowledge of AfterEffects and ability to creative original motion graphics • Solid design sense; thorough understanding of design theory including principles such as color, typography and composition
• Competency with DSLR Cameras and photo manipulation
• Knowledge of print production and the pre-press process
• Familiarity with social media and digital user experience design
• Experience with client relationships, understanding client needs and meeting deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team
• Capable of working on and managing multiple design projects at a given time and executing quickly
• Detail-oriented, especially under deadline pressure
• Highly creative, with a balance of strategic vision and day-to-day productivity
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Highly organized and communicative
• Positive attitude
• Experience and passion for sports and/or entertainment preferred -Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Benefits and Salary:
Medical/Dental, 401K, Unlimited PTO
To Apply:
https://recruit.hirebridge.com/v3/CareerCenter/v2/details.aspx?cid=8097&jid=535901&bid=2
